2006 in Sports - Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey

• February 17 – Swedish women's ice hockey team defeats the United States in the semi-final round in the 2006 Olympic games. This marks the first time that either the United States or Canada has lost to anyone other than each other.
• February 26 – Sweden defeats Finland 3–2 to capture the men's gold medal at the 2006 Olympic games.
• April 8 – Wisconsin Badgers defeat the Boston College Eagles for the NCAA National Championship.
• Stanley Cup Finals – Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4 games to 3 to win the Stanley Cup